I'm here to save the world, what are you doing?

Octavia nodded, not revealing too much about her purpose.

Kokuus pondered for a moment, a look of worry on his face, but he finally nodded slowly:

"In this case, you must be careful not to backfire on yourself."

"That magic circle has rarely been activated since your mother passed away. Using it requires a large amount of magic power."

Lucius couldn't help but frown when he heard this.

"Octavia."

Lucius turned to Octavia and asked with concern:

"If using this magic circle will cause harm to you, then forget it. We don't need to take the risk."

If that doesn't work, go for a walk on the street someday. Maybe you'll run into Chris setting up a stall and ask her directly.

Octavia smiled and shook her head, her smooth fingertips gently caressing Lucius' cheek:

"Don't worry, young lord. I know my limits. Besides..."

"Didn't I just 'replenish' enough magic power?"

Lucius:? ? ?

We are not sisters, how can you say this in front of your father?

Or, are you planning to have your father break Lu Ge's legs so that you can lock Lu Ge in the basement for your amusement?

Quack, can we add Plotina?

You sisters can play Lu Ge together, it’s okay.

Just as Lucius thought, Coccus's expression instantly became extremely strange, his brows were furrowed, and his lips were pressed into a line, as if he was trying hard to endure something.

Lucius coughed awkwardly, scratched his head, covered his lips, and smiled awkwardly, pretending not to see the emperor's murderous look.

Just as the atmosphere became awkward, Tiberius suddenly interrupted, his eyes filled with longing:

"Sister, can I go over and take a look?"

Tiberius had a special interest in astrology since childhood, but unlike his sister Octavia, who was gifted and loved by the stars, Tiberius did not inherit any astrological talent from his mother.

No matter how he called and begged, the stars never responded to his call, which became one of the biggest regrets in his heart.

"No."

Octavia's answer was clear and concise, leaving no room for negotiation:

"This is a private matter between your brother-in-law and me. Why are you getting involved?"

"???"

Tiberius's face turned ugly in an instant, but he didn't dare to refute. He could only stand there awkwardly, forcing a smile on his face.

"What's up, Tiberius?"

Kokuus sneered, his voice full of sarcasm:

"I haven't even finished speaking yet, and you want to leave?"

"Do you think you are so great that you can ignore what I say?"

The emperor approached step by step, his voice becoming increasingly cold:

"So, are you going to challenge me to a duel next?"

When Tiberius heard this, he trembled all over, his face turned pale instantly, and he lowered his head in panic:

"No, I dare not, father..."

"I just, just..."

Seeing Tiberius's cowardly look, Octavia couldn't help but chuckle disdainfully, the contempt in her laughter was self-evident.

Corkeus didn't want to let the two continue to laugh at each other, so he waved his hand, indicating that Octavia and Lucius could leave:

"Go ahead and be safe."

"Thank you father."

Octavia bowed gracefully, then quickly pulled Lucius away from the scene of this show of fatherly love and filial piety.

She knew that the bigger thing was yet to come.

After Lucius and Octavia walked away, Tiberius's eyes became sinister.

He mustered up his courage and spoke in a low voice, but loud enough for his father to hear clearly:

"Father, my sister actually asked me to call Lucius 'brother-in-law'. Don't you think this is a bit too much?"

"Lucius is Plotina's fiancé. Isn't it inappropriate for my sister to do this?"

"so what?"

Kokwus asked back, no emotion in his voice.

My eldest daughter is determined to marry Lucius, what else can I do?

Compared to this incident, Tiberius, who spoke ill of others behind their backs after they left, was more annoying.

Therefore, Cocceus chose to pour all his anger on Tiberius:

"Do you think I can't see your little thoughts?"

"You're a loser, you're not even qualified to be a sinister villain!"

Coccus sneered, flexing his fingertips and moving closer to Tiberius:

"Since you're so free, let's continue our chat."

"I haven't settled the score with you yet regarding that scandal you caused outside the palace last month..."

If I can’t cure Lucius, can I not cure you?

Tiberius: ???

No, is that right?

Lucius has already gotten in your face like this, and you're going to deal with me instead of him?

What am I doing wrong! ?

Alas, the original family!

A new round of fierce criticism began, and Tiberius's wails echoed in the corridor, but no one paid any attention.

......

On the other side, Lucius and Octavia finally arrived at the high tower on the west side of the palace.

The white stone tower rises high into the clouds, and the top of the tower is covered by a huge dome. The entire dome seems to be made up of prism lenses, shining brightly in the sun.

Walking into the entrance at the bottom of the tower, a circular platform appears in front of you.

Octavia stepped onto the platform and motioned for Lucius to follow.

When they were both firmly on their feet, she lightly touched a crystal on the edge of the platform, and it immediately began to rise slowly at a steady and comfortable pace.

As you ascend, you can look through the windows on the tower wall to see the ground farther and farther away and the view increasingly wider. From here you can see the entire imperial capital.

The platform finally stopped in the dome space at the top of the tower.

Looking up, you can see the quietly rotating metal tracks and simulated star maps. The intricate mechanical devices form a miniature universe in the air.

Looking down, I saw intricate patterns of magic circles carved on the ground, with magic flowing through them, emitting a faint blue light.

Several court astrologers in long robes were using sub-magic circles to conduct daily observations in various corners of the platform.

When the two arrived under the dome, the astrologers noticed Octavia's arrival, immediately stopped their work and saluted respectfully.

"Your Highness, what instructions do you have for coming to the Threshold of the Stars today?"

A white-haired old man came forward and asked. He was the chief astrologer in charge of the work here.

Octavia nodded slightly, her voice calm and dignified like a princess:

"I need to use the main formation, please step aside."

Upon hearing this, the Chief Astrologer's face flashed with hesitation:

"Your Highness, the main formation has rarely been activated since Her Majesty the Queen passed away."

"Furthermore, operating the entire system by one person would place a huge burden on the user..."

"Don't worry, I have more than enough magic power."

Octavia responded confidently.

With Lucius's magic replenishment, I am invincible!

Seeing Octavia's confident attitude, the chief astrologer didn't know what to say. After hesitating for a moment, he nodded and said:

"Since Your Highness is ready, we will take our leave."

"If necessary, please summon me at any time."

After saying this, he led the other astrologers off the platform, leaving only Lucius and Octavia.

After everyone left, Octavia walked to the center of the platform, ran her hand over the sophisticated instruments, her eyes gleaming with anticipation.

To be honest, this was actually her first time using the Threshold of Stars.

"Follow me, young lord."

She extended her hand to Lucius and led him to the center of the platform.

"Divination requires a medium, and you are the best choice."

“Stand in the center of this circle, close your eyes, and clear your mind.”

Octavia guided him and whispered:

“Imagine yourself as a point in the universe, connected to the stars.”

Lucius did as he was instructed, closing his eyes and trying to relax.

He could feel Octavia's warm fingertips touch his forehead, and then a warm magic flowed into his body.

"Now, you need to imagine what Priest Chris looks like."

Octavia's voice rang in his ears:

"Imagine her face, her voice, the scene of her being with you..."

Lucius tried hard to recall every detail of Chris——

The magical silver-black gradient hair, the cunning purple eyes, and the strange yet powerful strength...

As Lucius's memories became clearer, the air around them began to grow heavier, and powerful magical fluctuations rose from all directions and gathered around them.

Octavia began to initiate each key step according to the process. The magic circle patterns on the ground lit up with bright light, and the star pattern on the dome began to slowly rotate.

Lucius felt dizzy, as if his consciousness was pulled to a faraway place.

When he opened his eyes again, he found himself and Octavia floating in a mist, surrounded by flowing starlight and colorful clouds.

"We succeeded."

Octavia's voice was a little surprised:

"I didn't expect it to enter the observation field of view so smoothly."

"Time and space intertwine here. If we're lucky, we can see the past or even the possibilities of the future."

As she finished speaking, the fog began to dissipate, and a clear scene gradually emerged -

In a beautifully decorated children's room in a magnificent mansion, a cute little boy, less than two years old, was sleeping peacefully in a gorgeous cradle.

There were several maids surrounding the cradle in the room, taking good care of the little master.

The boy's face was very recognizable - it should be said that apart from Lucius, it would be difficult to find such a handsome boy in the world.

Lucius:? ? ?

What's happening here?